2 h. ago Fathers plan legal action to get smartphones banned in England’s schools

Two fathers tell education secretary they will seek judicial review in bid for statutory ban to safeguard childrenTwo fathers plan to take legal action against the government in an attempt to get smartphones banned in schools in England.Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery wrote to the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, on Friday warning that they would seek a judicial review. They argue that current guidance, which allows headteachers to decide how smartphones are used, is unlawful and unsafe for children. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Dose of realism would allow Kyiv to focus on halting Russian advance

Recognising Putin is not serious about peace is first step towards effective strategy to permanently stall his attacksWhile Donald Trump – and other western leaders – are taking their time to catch up with reality, it is obvious that Vladimir Putin has no apparent desire to halt the war in Ukraine. A realistic future military and diplomatic strategy for Kyiv has to accept that fact – and formulate a new approach.The past six months have been dominated by the erroneous assumption that it would be possible for Trump to negotiate a ceasefire, even an armistice. That would be followed by the arrival of an Anglo-French led stabilisation force to secure the future of Ukraine. But Putin has shown no desire to stop attacking. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ukraine must get ready for future in which there is no ceasefire with Russia

Recognising Putin is not serious about peace is first step towards ‘strategic neutralisation’ proposed by ex-ministerWhile Donald Trump – and other western leaders – are taking their time to catch up with reality, it is obvious that Vladimir Putin has no apparent desire to halt the war in Ukraine. A realistic future military and diplomatic strategy for Kyiv has to accept that fact – and formulate a new approach.The past six months have been dominated by the erroneous assumption that it would be possible for Trump to negotiate a ceasefire, even an armistice. That would be followed by the arrival of an Anglo-French led stabilisation force to secure the future of Ukraine. But Putin has shown no desire to stop attacking. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago BBC EastEnders star's son rushed to A&E after eating common garden plant

The wife of a former EastEnders star has issued a stark warning after their youngest son had to be rushed to A&E after eating a 'dangerous' plant in their garden

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3 h. ago All the sinister clues that point to Thomas Matthew Crooks' motive when he tried to assassinate Donald Trump

One year later and questions are still unanswered as to the motive behind 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks' assassination attempt against President Donald Trump.

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3 h. ago Beware! Why your holiday insurance could be at risk if you're on weight

Half a million people using weight-loss jabs are at risk of invalidating their travel insurance this summer, experts warn.

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3 h. ago Fifa agrees to mandatory rest periods to help protect players from burnout

Players’ union demands 72-hour rest between gamesFifa maintains focus on creating more global eventsThe global players’ union, Fifpro, has secured a significant victory in its battle to protect top stars against injury and burnout, with Fifa agreeing to the principle of introducing mandatory rest periods.After talks in New York on Saturday, on the eve of the Club World Cup final, involving the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, and senior Fifpro officials, the world governing body released a statement saying both parties had reached a consensus on the need for a 72-hour gap between games during the season, as well as a three-week period of rest during the summer. Fifa’s launch of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup has led to fresh concerns being raised about player welfare, with Fifpro and the Professional Footballers’ Association filing a lawsuit with the EU last year accusing Fifa of abusing its dominant position by expanding the fixture calendar without consultation. Continue rea...

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3 h. ago The rise of the 'partymoon': How newlyweds are ditching serene getaways for beach clubs and DJ sets after suffering from 'post

Couples appear to be ditching the quiet getaway and candlelight dinners after they tie the knot in favour of booze-fuelled 'partymoons' at places such as FIVE Palm Jumeirah , in Dubai

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4 h. ago Orlando Bloom parties with Liam Gallagher's kids at Oasis gig after Katy Perry split

Actor Orlando Bloom attended Oasis' concert in Manchester over the weekend, appearing upbeat and carefree following his very recent split from Katy Perry

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4 h. ago Marcus Rashford transfer preference clear after rejecting massive offer to leave Man Utd

Marcus Rashford has been told he can leave Manchester United this summer, but the England forward's preference is clear as he holds out for his dream move after rejecting a lucrative approach

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4 h. ago Texas floods latest: Search for over 170 victims paused due to heavy rain as Trump argues Texans got ‘a lot of warning’

Death toll stands at 129 as heavy rains again inundate Texas Hill Country hindering search for victims

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4 h. ago Emergency crews suspend search for flooding victims in central Texas amid new flood warnings.

Emergency crews have suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that additional rain will again cause waterways to surge

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5 h. ago Vinegar will 'struggle' to clean oven but one natural item works in 20 minutes

Cleaning your oven is a difficult and time-consuming task. Spills and fallen food particles can become baked onto the surfaces of your oven

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5 h. ago Who is Morgan Riddle? The fashion influencer who has taken over Wimbledon

Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself

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5 h. ago Summer loving: how America fell head over heels for Love Island

The all-consuming dating competition has become the most talked about show of the summer in the US even as it suffers viewer disinterest in the UKOn the surface, there wasn’t anything particularly different about this season of Love Island USA.It’s another hot idiot parade. The villa is the same, overly lit and filled with dumb neon signs, looking like it was exclusively decorated by Target (the contestants are still obliged to call it beautiful as they enter, leaving audiences wondering if they are told by producers to do so). There is the same introduction of personalities that at first seem complex and different, only for everyone to fall into a high school trance once they start vying to be chosen. There is the same suspension of any kind of reality for the most part, in which the contestants rarely discuss the real-world implications of their lives, such as their jobs and living situations. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Rhian Wilkinson insists Wales not just at Euro 2025 to participate as they target England shock

Wales face England at Kybunpark on Sunday as both remain in with a chance of progression to the quarter finals

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6 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal given Gyokeres warning, agree Madueke and Chelsea target Donnarumma

Viktor Gyokeres has gone on strike and Arsenal have been given a warning by Sporting over the move

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6 h. ago Severe floods sweep cars away as European country battered by 42C 'heat dome'

While Brits are continuing to soak up the sun at home, Spain has been left reeling after a deluge of rain has caused roads to turn to rivers, prompting warnings from authorities

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7 h. ago UK Health Security Agency warns Brit tourists over four illnesses you could catch on holiday

The agency recommends travellers take simple extra precautions to protect themselves from diseases during their holiday

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7 h. ago Spain battles severe floods as cars submerged and roads turned to rivers

Spanish tourist hotspots have been hit by severe floods and thunderstorms.

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